One of the strongest tropical cyclones on record hit the Philippines on November 8, 2013. It has pounded the central areas of the country with heavy rains, flooding and strong winds.

More than 10,000 people are reported to have been killed by Typhoon Haiyan in the central Philippines and over 600,000 have been displaced.

Relief assistance is in short supply as aid workers struggle to reach remote towns and villages still cut off from the outside since the storm made landfall on Friday. Huge waves and winds of almost 200 mph destroyed 70-80% of the structures in the storm’s path resulting in as yet untold devastation. The typhoon may have been the strongest recorded storm ever to make landfall.

How you can help?

Pray for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan, for quick disaster response, overflowing generosity from donors around the world, and God’s mercy upon the disaster response process.

Give – ARDFC is partnering with Compassion Canada which has ongoing work in the Philippines – helping vulnerable children and their families – and which shares ARDFC’s passion for partner with local churches. [See excellent advice on how to select which charity to donate through.]

Government of Canada matching donations – For every eligible dollar donated by individual Canadians to registered Canadian charities in response to the impact of Typhoon Haiyan on the Philippines and other affected countries, the government will set aside one dollar for the Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund. The government will use the Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund to provide assistance through international and Canadian humanitarian organizations, employing established channels and procedures. (See the Government of Canada Foreign Affairs webpage)